Toy Review: McFarlane Toys Rick & Morty "The Discreet Assassin" Construction Set

Happy New Year! To celebrate the surviving of yet another year, Matthew for NerdNewsToday and I are bringing you something a little extra special. All this week, we're going to be reviewing the McFarlane Toys Rick and Morty line of construction sets. We're both excited about this.

First up is the Discreet Assassin. Will he murder us with greatness or will he fail his mission? 

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COMING SOON: SCOOBY-DOO! and BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces

Special Saturday, January 6, 2018 World Premiere for

SCOOBY-DOO! and

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD

at TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood

Free Tickets Available to Fans

for Family-Friendly Saturday Event featuring

Screening, Film Talent & Signed Posters for All Kids

Diedrich Bader, voice of Batman, leads voice talent & filmmakers to attend

All-New Film Available Tuesday, January 9, 2018 on DVD & Digital HD

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment invites Los Angeles area fans to attend the World Premiere of Scooby-Doo! and Batman: The Brave and the Bold at a family-friendly event on Saturday, February 6, 2018.

The screening will commence at Noon (12:00pm) at the TCL Chinese Theater #1 (6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA). The event will include a post-screening interactive panel discussion, an autograph signing on collectible posters, and a few other special surprises.

Diedrich Bader, the voice of Batman, headlines the acting and filmmaking talent slated to attend the event. Bader, currently starring on ABC's hit sitcom American Housewife, reprises his role as the Dark Knight from the popular animated TV series, Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

A limited number of free tickets are now available to the general public, and families are encouraged to come enjoy the film and festivities. Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the Los Angeles event on January 6 must RSVP via email to BraveBoldScooby@gmail.com. The body of all fan RSVP emails MUST include the first and last name of the entrant, a valid email address, and how many tickets are being requested. Submissions should be simply stated as follows:

Unboxed: FanSets Harry Potter Blind Bag Pins Series 1

Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I are back with a review we have both been waiting to do. Today, we're going to be unboxing (unbagging?) the Target Exclusives Harry Potter Collectors Pins from FanSets. 

A relatively young company, FanSets has exploded in the pin markets. They have an extensive collection of pins ranging from Justice League to Firefly to Harry Potter and to the franchise that really helped them cement their spot as the go-to place for awesome pins, Star Trek. 

One of the things I love about them is their creativity. They don't just put out great products; they're really creative in their designs and execution. Like this for example. I never would have expected to see a blind bag collection for pins, but it works. It actually took me a while to find them. For weeks, every Target I went to was sold out. I got lucky. Take a look at the collection and let me know what you think.

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Toy Review: Voltron: Legendary Defenders "Keith & Cannon Fire Voltron" Figures

"From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend; the legend of Voltron, Defender of the Universe..."

That's right! Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I got our hands on a few Voltron figures used off of the new show on Netflix. This review was to help me get through the long wait for new episodes.

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Unboxed: Funko "Disney Afternoon" Mystery Minis

"Let's begin it, Bear 'n grin it!, Spin it! Life is like a hurricane, Here in Duckburg, 

There's no case too big, no case too small, When you need help just call, 

(3-2-1) Darkwing Duck (When there's trouble you call DW)!"

Feeling nostalgic yet?

Matthew for NerdNewsToday and I are taking a trip down memory lane and unboxing the newest Funko blind boxes, the Disney Afternoon Mystery Minis, featuring characters from Duck Tales, Darkwing Duck, Talespin and Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers! More precisely, we're looking at the Gamestop Exclusives Edition.

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Unboxed: Squishmallows featuring Special Guests

I don't even know how to introduce this review. Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I were sent a box of Squishmallows from Kellytoy. They are possibly the softest, squishiest plushies I've ever come across. You have to see them to believe it.

However, as quote unquote "adults," it's a little difficult to properly judge and review a product like this, so we enlisted the help of a couple of people who Squishmallows is marketed to.

Believe me, you want to see this.

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Unboxed: Kawaii Squeezies

Matthew from NerdNewsToday and I are back with some adorable fun! Emzo's Kawaii Squeezies are the soft, squishy toy that's great for kids, because kids love to throw and squeeze and hit things with their toys, and this doesn't cause much damage, and fantastic for adults. Focusing on the adults for a second, these are super cute, collectible, and excellent to use as a stress reliever. How can someone stay super stressed when you have a smiling hamburger to smoosh in your hands? Check it out and decide for yourself. Then tell us which one of these you'd like to get your hands on.

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DC & Marvel Comics Fidget Cubes Review

Fidget spinners and fidget cubes have swept the nation as a device to help kids keep their hands busy so their minds can focus. It's a great idea. Granted, if misused, it drives parents and teachers crazy, but it's still a solid concept. I know adults who have started using them as well. Which leads us to today. Matthew over at NerdNewsToday and I are taking a look at the Zuru DC and Marvel Comics Fidget Cubes by Antsy Labs.

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Toy Review: Playmates Ben 10 "Four Arms" Action Figure

Hi-dy ho! It's time for another Playmates Ben 10 toy review. This time Matthew from NerdNewsToday and I are having fun with Four Arms. Powerful and not one to be messed with but also give great hugs, Four Arms is mostly fire and laser proof, can create shockwaves with his arms and has the ability to jump several stories in a single bound, but how does he translate to figure form?

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Unboxed: Num Noms Series 4

This video review is a particular favorite of mine. Mostly because Matthew from NerdNewsToday had never really been initiated into the world of Num Noms, and I think they're adorable. I kind of wish they had been around when I was growing up, because I loved toy makeup products, and I would have collected all of these.

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Unboxed: Awesome Little Green Men Series 1

Awesome Little Green Men. The name alone is intriguing. Why are they so awesome? It pulls you in. But I first heard of these and thought they were creative, but it wasn't my cup of toy tea. My nephew changed my opinion. He received several for his birthday and not only were these cooler than I had realized, but he got one of the super rares. It was pretty darn awesome. 

Matthew at NerdNewsToday knew nothing about them, so getting a chance to unbox and review them with him was fun. Especially when he found out that not only are these cool figures, but they're also a game. We haven't had a chance to play it yet. That's a video for another day, but watch on as we have fun with Major Boo-Boo, Captain Obvious, and more.

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COMING SOON: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

BATMAN HUNTS JACK THE RIPPER IN TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY GOTHAM CITY AS WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND DC ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT

BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT

COMING FEBRUARY 6, 2018 TO

Ultra HD BLU-RAY™ combo pack,

BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK AND DVD

BURBANK, CA (November 14, 2017) – The first true Elseworlds tale from DC comes to animated life as a steampunk Batman hunts Jack the Ripper through the shadows of turn-of-the-century Gotham City in Batman: Gotham By Gaslight. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the all-new, feature-length animated film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting January 23, 2018, and on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD February 6, 2018.

Unboxed: Titans Vinyl Star Trek: The Next Generation "Make It So" Collection

People, I am so excited to share this collaboration between Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I. It's the Star Trek: The Next Generation "Make It So" collection from Titans. You have to see it to understand why I'm so excited, but I'll give you hint: look at how great Picard looks. I can't write about how these figures look. You need to see it to believe it. 

Am I right? What do you think? 

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Toy Review: K'Nex Mario Kart Building Set - Shy Guy & Wario

Last time, Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I reviewed the Toad and Yoshi Mario Kart Bike Building sets by K'nex. This time, we're building the Shy Guy and Wario Kart Building sets. Did we do better this time? You have to watch to find out.

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Unboxed: Titans Vinyl Star Trek The Original Series "Where No Man Has Gone Before" Collection

Alright, people, strap in. We're about to go on an adventure with the latest collection of Titans Vinyl Figures. It's the Star Trek "Where No Man Has Gone Before" set! Not only does collection make my Trekkie heart happy just by existing, but included are Yeoman Janice Rand (forgive my butchering of her title) and Nurse Christine Chapel. While they did not get as much recognition as Uhura, they are every bit as important to the fabric of the Star Trek Universe. As for the rest of the collection, watch as Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I dive in. 

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Toy Review: K'Nex Mario Kart Bike Building Set - Yoshi & Toad

Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I revisit the K'Nex world. This time, it's with two of their Mario Kart construction set. We're looking at the Yoshi and Toad Bike Building sets. 

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Unboxed: "Doctor Who: Gallifrey Collection" 10th Doctor Titans Vinyl

This week, Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I are bringing you another Titans Vinyl Doctor Who collection unboxing. This time, it's the Gallifrey Collection. I think that's a good hint as to the kind of figures we expected to find in this set. But did we complete the set? And did I continue to trip over my tongue or has that improved? You have to watch to find out.

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Unboxed: "Doctor Who" 10th Doctor Collection Titans Vinyl

I told you we'd be back with more Titans. 

This time, Matthew from NerdNewsToday and I are taking a look at The Doctor Who 10th Doctor Collection.I'm always excited when we unbox Titans, but as a Whovian, the Doctor Who lines are always a little extra special to me. Grab your sonic screwdriver and watch on!

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Toy Review: Playmates Ben 10 "XLR8" Action Figure

I need to be honest with you. I wanted to review this Ben 10 action figure from Playmates strictly because of its accessories. I wanted the cones. Matthew at NerdNewsToday and I do more thoroughly review the XLR8 figure, but for me, it was really all about the racing accessories. Watch on!

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K'Nex Super Mario World Blind Bag Figures Series 10 - Unboxed

Matthew from NerdNewsToday and I are once again taking a look at K'Nex' Super Mario World blind bag figures. This time, it's Series 10. Here we go!

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